play into
phrasal verb
played into; playing into; plays into
: to help support (something, such as an idea)
Her methods play into the stereotype that lawyers are dishonest.
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Rhodes played into them and Cena caught him with his finisher and then an STFU submission.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Unlike running backs, receivers have a very long shelf life and will play into their 30s.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
On Thursday, the government posts its latest inflation data, which could play into the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
State of play: March Madness' biggest stars like University of Connecticut's Paige Bueckers and Texas Christian University's Hailey Van Lith have played into the deep rounds of the women's tournament.
—Maxwell Millington, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Unlike running backs, receivers have a very long shelf life and will play into their 30s.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025
On Thursday, the government posts its latest inflation data, which could play into the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
State of play: March Madness' biggest stars like University of Connecticut's Paige Bueckers and Texas Christian University's Hailey Van Lith have played into the deep rounds of the women's tournament.
—Maxwell Millington, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for play into
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“Play into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/play%20into. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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